Two Senate Democrats are calling for the Trump administration to halt plans for a West Coast emergency oil reserve, arguing it violates the law.
The proposal from Sable Offshore Corp. would extend the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to California amid ongoing supply challenges from the Iran war.
Sens. Alex Padilla and Patty Murray warn the project lacks required congressional approval and appears driven by political considerations rather than security needs.
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A pair of Senate Democrats are calling for the Trump administration to abandon efforts to build a West Coast emergency oil reserve.
